ZIP Code 12846

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Lake Luzerne · Warren County · New York

Population
3,298

22/sq mi

Median income
$46,344

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$221,100

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 50% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.6%

Median age 51.4

Land area
150.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12846 in Lake Luzerne, New York has a population of 3,298. The median household income is $46,344, which is 39% below the national average. Median home value is $221,100, 21% below the US average. 24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12846 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 150.6 square miles in Lake Luzerne, Warren County, New York. The area is home to 3,298 residents, producing a population density of 22 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 12846 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12846 sits at $46,344 (50% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $32,985. The poverty rate stands at 34.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $221,100 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $951 per month, and 81.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12846 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Warren County, so you can benchmark 12846 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 12846

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12846.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12846, Lake Luzerne, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,298

Population

150.6

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12846?

51.4

Median Age

60.0%

Male

40.0%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 97.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$46,344

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$32,985

Per Capita Income

34.1%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,175

Total Housing Units

1,382

Occupied Units

793

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.8%
Renter 18.2%

$221,100

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$951

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 65 business establishments in ZIP 12846, employing approximately 276 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,320,000.

65

Businesses

276

Employees

$13.3M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 12 18.5%
Construction 10 15.4%
Retail trade 9 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 8 12.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 9.2%
Transportation and warehousing 4 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 6.2%
Finance and insurance 3 4.6%
Health care and social assistance 3 4.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 12846 vs 12804 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12804 Queensbury, NY 26,540 6.2 mi
12845 Lake George, NY 4,842 7.3 mi
12822 Corinth, NY 6,200 8.1 mi
12831 Gansevoort, NY 17,416 11.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12846 in?
ZIP code 12846 (Lake Luzerne) is located in Warren County, New York. Warren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/warren-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12846?
ZIP code 12846 in Lake Luzerne, NY has a population of 3,298 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12846?
The median household income in ZIP 12846 is $46,344, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12846?
The median home value in ZIP 12846 is $221,100, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12846?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12846 is White at 97.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12846?
ZIP code 12846 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 276 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12846?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12846 are: Accommodation and food services (12), Construction (10), Retail trade (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12846?
In ZIP code 12846, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12846?
In ZIP code 12846, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12846?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12846 is 34.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lake Luzerne, NY

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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